Aliança Bairrada Reserva Tinto

Portugal, Bairrada

We were simply bowled over by this wine. With its fine cedary nose and bold black fruit flavours it immediately grabs the attention. There are notes of dark chocolate, a touch of leather and soft spice, all wrapped up in a grainy tannic structure. Medium bodied and savoury the pleasure is heightened when you look at the price – simply stunning value for money.”

Origin

Aliança hold single estates spread across the wine regions of Portugal, in the likes of Douro, Dão, Bairrada and Alentejo. This particular wine comes from Bairrada, an historic wine region of Portugal with viticulture dating as far back as the 10th century. Like most Portuguese wine regions it receives plenty of hot sunshine, although proximity to the Atlantic results in a climate moderated by ocean currents; this helps to produce balanced wines, perhaps less chunky and heavy than those from inland - in Douro and Dão for example.

Grape Variety

A blend of Baga, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz.

Focus is on elevating the pure fruit character of this wine – so all fermented in stainless steel at cooler than normal temperature (for red). Includes some whole berries which highlights the Baga grapes juicy character. Bottled unoaked.

Alcohol Percentage

13%

Cellar Potential

Dink now and over the next 18 months.

Producer

One of Portugal's largest and most progressive producers, Aliança have been in operation since 1927; hold 600 hectares of vineyard in various Portuguese wine regions; and today export wine to 60 countries across the globe.

Food Match

Enjoy this with a good rustic casserole, beef or game, or the Sunday roast. Also worked surprisingly well with a pepperoni pizza!

This wine is made mainly from the Colombard grape, but judicious amounts of the super little grape called Gros Manseng are added to add real weight and texture, complimenting the fruity, zesty Colombard. Exotic fruit […]

£7.95

MWS: 93

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